City

Potomac, MD

2 ZIP codes  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Maryland

👥49,694Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$1,105,300Median Home Value▲ 296% above avg
🎓87.7%College Grads▲ 126% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.2%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 4.7%Asian: 22.1%Other: 4.5%Race
White59.2%
Hispanic8.7%
Black4.7%
Asian22.1%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads87.7% ▲ 126% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma370 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,326 (4.5%)
Some College610 (2.1%)
Associates1,336 (4.5%)
Bachelors756 (2.5%)
Graduate Degree25,305 (85.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 4.5%Some College: 2.1%Associates: 4.5%Bachelors: 2.5%Graduate: 85.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad4.5%
Some College2.1%
Associates4.5%
Bachelors2.5%
Graduate85.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.9%Renter: 10.1%Tenure
Owner89.9%
Renter10.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
95%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$1,105,300 ▲ 296% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,180/mo
Total Housing Units17,119
Vacant Units577

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
63%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
35%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
51%
About Potomac, MD

Potomac is a city in Maryland, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 49,694 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Potomac is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Potomac is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,105,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,180 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Potomac is highly educated. 87.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (59.23%).

Potomac, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Potomac
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20854 49,694 $250,001 $1,105,300 $3,180 3.0% 87.7% 89.9%

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